Filipino Grilled Chicken

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Servings: 4-6

Ingredients:

3 cups water
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp. minced garlic
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. crushed red pepper
1 Tbsp. black peppercorns
5 bay leaves
4 chicken breasts (either whole or cut into halves)
canola oil, for brushing
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. In large, sturdy resealable plastic bag, combine all ingredients except oil, salt and pepper. Seal bag and shake to evenly distribute marinade over chicken.
2. Open bag and press out air; re-seal and refrigerate overnight.
3. Remove chicken from marinade. Pat chicken dry and let stand at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, preheat Indoor/Outdoor Grill to setting 4.
5. Brush chicken with oil and season with salt and pepper.
6. Place chicken on grill and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly charred after about 30 minutes or until instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest parts registers 170° F.
7. Transfer chicken to platter and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.